Zomergem

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Zomergem is a former municipality located in the Flanders and in the province of East Flanders, in Belgium. The municipality comprises the towns of Oostwinkel, Ronsele and Zomergem proper. On January 1, 2006, Zomergem had a total population of 8,011. The total area is 38.78 km² which gives a population density of 207 inhabitants per km². ()

Alternative names: Population: 8.2 thous. (2019)Area: 14.97 mi²Coordinates: 51°7'7"N, 3°33'37"E

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Nearby attractions include: The Holy Burial Chapel, Poeke Castle, Drongen Abbey, Canada-Poland War Museum.

4.9 miN
Memorial
The Holy Burial Chapel, Eeklo
127 min walk • The Holy Burial Chapel is a chapel in the Belgian municipality Eeklo. The chapel is situated near The Cemetery of Eeklo. The chapel, single-aisled and made of bricks and natural stone, was built in 1898, under supervision of the city architect Frans van Wassenove.
7.2 miSW
Forts and castles
Poeke Castle
183 min walk • Poeke Castle is a castle near Poeke, a small town in the municipality of Aalter in the Belgian province of East Flanders. The castle, standing in 56 hectares of park, is surrounded by water and is accessible through bridges at the front and rear of the building. Poeke Castle is situated at an elevation of 15 meters.
6.5 miSE
Monastery, Sacred and religious sites
Drongen Abbey, Ghent
167 min walk • Drongen Abbey, or the Old Abbey, Drongen, is a monastic complex on the River Leie in Drongen, a part of the city of Ghent in East Flanders, Belgium. Formerly a Premonstratensian abbey, since 1837 the premises have belonged to the Jesuits. In 1998 the whole property, including the garden, was declared a protected monument.
5.5 miNW
51°11'20"N • 3°30'0"E
Canada-Poland War Museum, Maldegem
141 min walk • Military museum, History museum, Museum
6.3 miSE
Area
Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen, Ghent
162 min walk • Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen is a nature reserve on the outskirts of the Belgian city of Ghent. It lies mainly in the district of Mariakerke and covers 230 hectares.
6.4 miSE
City, Neighbourhood, Hotel
Drongen, Ghent
164 min walk • Drongen is a district within the city of Ghent. Drongen is divided into three parishes: Drongen, Luchteren and Baarle.
7.4 miSE
Recreation center, Park, Lake
Blaarmeersen, Ghent
190 min walk • The Blaarmeersen domain is a 100 ha Belgian provincial sports and recreation center, located southwest of Ghent in Flanders, along the peripheral canal, the Lys and the Watersportbaan.
7.5 miNE
Village, Shop
Oosteeklo
191 min walk • Oosteeklo is a historic village in the Flemish province of East Flanders, Belgium, which since 1977 has been a subdivision of the municipality of Assenede.
2.6 miSE
51°5'43"N • 3°36'24"E
Saint Martin's Church, Lovendegem
66 min walk • Church
5.4 miSW
51°5'12"N • 3°26'52"E
Jeugdcentrum Kadans, Aalter
137 min walk • Event space
7.2 miSE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Sport venue
Flanders Sports Arena, Ghent
185 min walk • The Flanders Sports Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Ghent, Belgium. Opened in 2000, the Flanders Sports Arena can hold up to 5,000 people in sporting events.